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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Plymouth (PLY)

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17

train journeys
per day

106

miles (171 kms)

4hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Christchurch to Plymouth is approximately 106 miles (171 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 11 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Plymouth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Christchurch to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:12
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:14
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:25
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    16:12
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:12
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    21:12
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    22:10
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    23:36
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:30
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    00:40
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:20
    7 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    05:38
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:20
    10 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Christchurch
    Plymouth
    Christchurch to Plymouth

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Christchurch and Plymouth

The travel time between Christchurch and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Christchurch & Plymouth. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Christchurch and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.